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Locke School

Special Presentation

First Nations, Inuit and MétisSt. Thomas, ON

June 4, 2010

Paulette Tremblay, PhD

Chief Executive Officer

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Where do Aboriginal People live in Canada?

2006 Census

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The Aboriginal populations are made up

of many young people.

60%

7%

33%

First Nations Inuit Metis

What does the term Aboriginal mean?

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NUNATSIAVUT

NUNAVUT

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2006 Census

Differences in size of Aboriginal Populations

in cities of Canada

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First Nations Drum Used

in Gatherings

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Inuit - Sport

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The Métis Sash

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Cultural Identity- Who You Are &

Where You Come From.

• Elders and Knowledge Keepers (ceremonies,

teachings) are at the heart of identity

• Provides a sense of belonging and confidence for

children and youth

• Family plays a central and important role

• Helps youth deal with the multitude of issues

• Helps youth to be healthy

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Canada’s Food Guide• Canada's Food Guide describes

healthy eating for Canadians two

years of age or older.

• Choosing the amount and type

of food recommended in

Canada's Food Guide will help:

• You grow and thrive

• Meet your needs for vitamins,

minerals and other nutrients

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First Nations Food Traditions

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Three Sisters

The ancient Native American

technique of growing Corn,

Beans, and Squash together in an

arrangement called the Three

Sisters is the ultimate in

companion planting and helps

increase harvests, naturally!

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Inuit Food Traditions

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Métis Food Traditions

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Métis Nutrition

• Fresh berries, plants and meat from both

animals and fish are well known as some

of the healthiest foods you can obtain from

hunting, fishing and ‘bush food’

procurement.

• Good work on the land meant a good life

on the land.

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Métis Foods

• Soup was a staple in every Métis home.

• Foods included: moose and beans,

partridge and oatmeal, rabbit,

vegetables, barley and rice

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Respecting our Environment

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“This is our land.

It was given to us

to take care of.

We haven’t done

a very good job

but we’re still on

it.”-Marion Larkman

Métis Knowledge Keeper

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